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Being Prepared For All Seasons: Through Layer Selection
When dressing before I head out, I like to ask myself, “can I reasonably change a tire, dressed as I am, with the full range of weather and…
Read articleThe Fight Picks You
By: “Frank Woods”, NYPD I have something to say. I will try to keep this short and simple. If you are in Law Enforcement and thus have the authority/ability/permission…
Read articleAutopsy Of A Rifle: DPMS Oracle 5.56mm
Part 1: Overview This is a factory new DPMS Oracle. And, it’s the first rifle featured in our “Autopsy” series. This rifle was unboxed and fired for function.…
Read articleAAR: DARC Tactical Urban Sustainment Course (TUSC)
Multiple vehicle drill, contact left and front vehicle is disabled. Moving to the shoot house. AAR: DARC Tactical Urban Sustainment Course (TUSC) 4-7, 20 SEP 2015 By: John D.…
Read articleDIY isn’t always the best option…
A great example of how poorly understood this platform really is. This hack job was done by a professional gunsmith. What started out as a solid CHF…
Read articleWhat is quality?
What is quality? According to the American Society of Quality, quality is – 1. the characteristics of a product or service that bear on its ability to…
Read articleTactical, cold, wind, rain, survive.
Here are some things to consider regarding layering and desolate areas. The land of many mountains, high desert and high winds can make for a challenging way to…
Read articlePolice and the minimum requirement
I have always been a firearms enthusiast. I was surprised I wasn’t surrounded by like minded people when I went through the police academy. It wasn’t until I…
Read articleThe Red Dot Field Of View.
With magnified optics a larger field of view is absolutely desirable. Even shooting with both eyes open that larger field of view (FOV) lets you see more through…
Read articleAccuracy and Optics Placement
Accuracy by volume is a great concept; however time is working against you with that process. In order for us to be efficient little gunfighters we need true…
Read articleLight and the Inverse Square Law
By Michael Johnson So I’ve debated posting this for a while because I’m not a firearms expert (not even close), but I wanted to share some knowledge that…
Read articleSlings – a very general overview
In regards to slings, there are those with experience that know the way things work and there are those without experience that make decisions based on peer pressure…
Read articleSME/Mods/Instructors Titles on Forums
Insight by Shane Fitch Not all Forums are created equal. Just because you see someone has a SME/Mod/Instructor/whatever title doesn’t necessarily mean that that person is qualified for…
Read articleStop Blinding Yourself
People who complain about too much light from flashlights or weaponlights seem to have the same weakness in their argument as those who argue against 9mm. Too much…
Read articleBe Like Han
Training helps you be like Han. You will process information faster. Your response will be faster. You can be like Han. What training has helped you be like…
Read articleEmotion is Soft and Cuddly (and Sometimes Bad)
Emotion is soft and cuddly. It is comfortable. Emotion is reassuring. Emotion makes bad decisions. Emotion does not have a place with your decision on guns, gear, and/or…
Read articleNuances of Detecting Danger
In my family I am known to spot celebrities on a regular basis. What is more horrifying is that I usually talk to them. This super power is…
Read articleWeapons For Home Defense
The ability to protect ourselves and our loved ones at home is of paramount importance. With this in mind it is best to understand the options available to…
Read articleThe Basics
I found early on the training I was provided as a police officer was insufficient for the tremendous weight of using firearms in the line of duty. It…
Read articleThought for the day.
If you have firearms and think you are ready for whatever and you don’t train, you are wrong. If you think your weekly/monthly shooting trip with Skeeter is…
Read articleMindset
I wrote this earlier this month. http://monderno.com/training/mindset/ “I was disappointed recently when reading an article promoted by pro-gun people about a conceal carry permit holder and how he…
Read articleTruck/Trunk/SHTF Gun
In a discussion on Facebook the concept of a truck/trunk/SHTF gun came up. A serious discussion was had about combat around vehicles, optimal guns, and cover versus concealment…
Read articleThe Roland Special and when to follow when to question…
There is a person who I know via the Internet who is known for extremely accurate gun/gear/videogame/training/combat/warload information. He and I have some of the same contacts within…
Read articleFollow Through Consulting: Scoped Carbine AAR
Follow Through Consulting www.followthroughconsulting.com www.facebook.com/followthroughconsulting Buck Doyle, Instructor Scoped Carbine (light) – three day course Teasdale, Utah Feb 20-22, 2015 Buck Doyle served over 21 years in…
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